{"product_id":"rollercoaster-the-turbulent-life-and-times-of-vodafone-and-chris-gent-hardback-9781841124315","title":"Rollercoaster; The Turbulent Life and Times of Vodafone and Chris Gent (Hardback) 9781841124315","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRollercoaster\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Turbulent Life and Times of Vodafone and Chris Gent\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTrevor Merriden (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781841124315, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 April 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e216 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 16.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.482 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...Timed to coincide with Vodafone's results yesterday comes Rollercoaster, Trevor Merriden's history of the company and its outgoing chief executive Sir Christopher Gent...\" (Daily Telegraph, 28 May 2003)  \u003cp\u003e\"...a fantastic read...it gives the reader an insight into their (Chris Gent \u0026amp; Vodafone) stunning achievement...\" (Management Today, June 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...a fast-paced and compelling narrative...Rollercoaster presents the only true picture of the fortunes of the man and the company...\" (Luton News, 4 June 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Here you will find all the highlights of the spectacular story of one of the UK's genuine world class companies...\" (Accounting \u0026amp; Business, July\/August 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...not just an exciting and pacey history of one of the world's most powerful company's, it provides a real insight...\" (Get Feedback, 23 June 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Merriden writes clearly and tells a good story...\" (Information Age, July 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...this is a fascinating account of the troubles of Vodafone...\" (The Shetland Times, 19 September 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...compelling reading...\" (Long Range Planning, Vol 37, 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Rollercoaster\" ist das erste Buch auf dem Markt, das die höchst turbulente jüngste Unternehmensgeschichte von Vodafone charakterisiert.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Eine flotte und spannende Geschichte, die eine der dramatischsten Perioden in der Unternehmensgeschichte widerspiegelt.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Es ist die Geschichte von Chris Gent und Vodafone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Als der Telekomsektor zusammenbrach, geriet auch Vodafone mit in den Strudel schlechter Nachrichten: Anklagen wegen schlecht durchgeführter Akquisitionen, Überinvestition, und übertrieben hohe Gehaltszahlungen für Vodafone-Chef Chris Gent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Autor Tevor Merriden zeichnet hier den dramatischen Aufstieg von Gent und Vodafone nach und analysiert, welche Beweggründe beide für ihr Handeln hatten.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Er untersucht die turbulente jüngste Geschichte und stellt forschende Fragen zur Zukunft des Unternehmens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spannend und unterhaltsam geschrieben.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: On The Up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER ONE: Here come the Buccaneers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER TWO: Shy Sam and Curious Klaus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER THREE: The impossible dream.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER FOUR: Blood and Betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: Life On Top Of The Rollercoaster\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER FIVE: Red devils and prancing horses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER SIX: Trouble in Vodaville.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: A Whiteknuckle Ride.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN: From Powerhouse to Penny Shore.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT: The trouble with money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: Now You See Him, Now You Don’t.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER NINE: Back in fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER TEN: Now you see him, now you don’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; 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